BACK IN THE SADDLE Los Angeles County’s Mike Williams rejoins CCA Officer Team by CCA Associate Director of Communications Maureen LaGrande The California Cattlemen’s Association officer team consists of a president, a first vice president, three second vice presidents and a treasurer. In order to be considered for the office of president, an officer must serve as first vice president, and often serves as a second vice president as well. These offices are held for a two-year term and do not have to be served in consecutive years. In the January edition of the California Cattleman, readers heard from newly appointed second vice presidents Steve Lambert, Oroville, and Anthony Stornetta, Atascadero. Continue reading to learn more about returning officer and new first vice president, Mike Williams, Acton. Returning officers also include president, Rick Roberti, Sierraville, second vice president John Austel, Boulevard, and treasurer Bev Bigger, Ventura. When people hear of Los Angeles County, the first thing that comes to mind for many are the iconic spots such as Hollywood, the Santa Monica Pier and Rodeo Drive. However, for newly appointed CCA First Vice President Mike Williams, Los Angeles County serves as home to his cattle operation and the chance to provide education and leadership to cattle ranchers up and down the state. Mike and his wife Lynda operate Diamond W Cattle Company, a cow-calf/ stocker operation. While they are first-generation ranchers, agriculture runs deep in both of their family trees. A familiar face to the association, Williams previously served as one of CCA’s Second Vice Presidents from 2015-2017 and has continued to be an active member. During his time in office, Williams learned about the vital role CCA, and its officers play in supporting the ranching community of California. “I gained skills and 14 California Cattleman February 2025
knowledge as second vice president,” said Williams. “Over the last several years, I have also worked with the California Beef Council and the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB), giving me a better perspective of the overall industry that I might not have had the chance to acquire.” Currently, Williams serves as the 2024-2025 chair of the USRSB, having previously served on the USRSB’s board of directors. His involvement ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
“I love ranching, and I love ranchers.” —MIKE WILLIAMS
CCA FIRST VICE PRSIDENT